Richard Smallwood

August 8, 1950 - February 26, 2011

Obituary

Richard Smallwood entered into eternal rest unexpectedly the morning of February 26, 2011, age 60. He was preceded in death by his father Vernon Smallwood, mother Blanche Smallwood, brother Robert Smallwood and his brother-in-law David Pennington. Survived by his loving and devoted sister, Dorothy Pennington, his cherished niece Victoria Elizabeth Pennington and one brother Roy Smallwood, several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Born and raised in Trenton, N.J., a native of New Orleans for over 35 years. Richard worked at Cafe Du Monde for over 30 yrs. He loved his job, bosses and co-workers and was also highly respected by them as well....

Richard Smallwood entered into eternal rest unexpectedly the morning of February 26, 2011, age 60. He was preceded in death by his father Vernon Smallwood, mother Blanche Smallwood, brother Robert Smallwood and his brother-in-law David Pennington. Survived by his loving and devoted sister, Dorothy Pennington, his cherished niece Victoria Elizabeth Pennington and one brother Roy Smallwood, several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Born and raised in Trenton, N.J., a native of New Orleans for over 35 years. Richard worked at Cafe Du Monde for over 30 yrs. He loved his job, bosses and co-workers and was also highly respected by them as well. Richard enjoyed his life to the fullest and loved to travel. He was an avid fan of the Phillies and Eagle's and enjoyed all other sports. In 1999 he won the Hooters National Sports Trivia Contest awarding him a trip to Hawaii along with the Hooters staff to attend the Hooters Hula Bowl. He was also honored as a Hooters National Swim-Suit Judge in Hawaii. (He really enjoyed that!) What Richard loved most was spending time with his sister, Dorothy and niece Victoria (who was his heart), enjoying home cooked meals, holidays or just hanging out with them. He was a wonderful brother and devoted uncle whom they considered one of their greatest blessings in life. Richard was such a good person, a kind, generous, big hearted, hard working honest soul who was always there for you. A good friend indeed. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him well. Friends and family, also his extended family at Cafe Du Monde, please come join us for a Memorial Service celebrating his life on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home, 1600 N. Causeway Blvd., at 43rd St., 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

"Dorothy, I am so sorry to hear of Rich's passing along with your Mom, Dad and Robert, and your husband. I hope things are going well for you and your..." Cathie Nowicki (Trenton, NJ)

"I am so sorry to hear of Richard’ s passing. I had known him since the mid 60’s in high school. He was a wonderful person to know and he was quite..." Dave Stefanik (Hayward, CA)

"Oh Richard! You are gone so suddenly from all of us who knew you well. You were a kind person to work with for 15 years at Cafe Du Monde. You will be deeply..." kelly delgado (Cafe Du Monde New orleans)

"I miss talking with Richard, he was bright and could talk about almost any subject. Things aren't the same at Cafe Du Monde w/out Richard." Mark Mayhew (New Orleans, LA)

"I also went to High School with Richard,,,I remember him as a soft spoken,kind and gentle person...Prayers are being said for his family and friends." Patti (Horncastle)Blair (New Castle, DE)